Left to right: Noeleen Edwards (Administration and Community Liaison Officer - CREEC), Kim Byrnes (Sustainability Officer), Melanie Bainbridge (Sustainability Lead), Clare Barnes (Sustainability Officer) and Tracy Lyon (Administration and Community Liaison Officer - CREEC)
Kaya from the Sustainability team
Kambarang is the season of birth. It is the time of the year when long dry periods are accompanied by a warming trend.1 Snakes and reptiles are starting to come out of hibernation and are looking for warmth to give them energy to search for food.2
Flowers in bloom this season include the Mooja (Australian Christmas Tree) with its bright orange and yellow flowers, along with some Banksias, Kangaroo Paws and Orchids.3
We are currently on the search for a Noongar, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to write an introductory segment about the Noongar 6 seasons and their significance to the area. If this is you or someone you know, we would love for you to get in touch.
123Source: Nyoongar Calendar, Australian Government, Bureau of Metorology
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Canning Sustainability Challenge
Crowdfunding a huge success
Three local teams who pitched their social impact ideas to the community have surpassed their crowdfunding targets, and as a result were each granted an additional $2,000 from the City to roll out their exciting local sustainability projects. Collectively, over $20,000 via community investment alone has been raised for the projects.
As part of the Canning Sustainability Challenge, these three projects will have long term social and community benefit in Canning and include:
- Canning Fabric Heroes: installing a fabric bag swap station supported by local IGA supermarkets;
- Hope for Her: ending period poverty and developing biodegradable sanitary pads;
- Good Deed Movement: providing support to the homeless by running boot camp classes.
With the City’s pledge to pitch in an additional $2,000 to each project, the Canning Sustainability Challenge reaffirms the City’s commitment to building community capacity through new and innovative funding models.
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Join the Trail
Put second hand first
City of Canning households, schools and community groups are set to join over 400,000 people across the country on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October as a part of the ninth annual Garage Sale Trail. A multi award-winning community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail is powered by over 140 local councils nation-wide.
It is expected that this year’s weekend long event will involve more Australians than ever before, who will choose to reuse at over 16,000 garage sale events to be held across the country. Across the weekend, residents are encouraged to put second hand first to reduce waste, the number of new products made and the overall impact of consumption on the planet.
Registrations to host a sale are free and open now for households, schools, community groups and individuals who are keen to declutter, make some money and have some fun.
Register online now
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Urban Forest Strategy
Open for public comment
The City has developed a plan for enhancing and increasing urban forests across public open space, streetscapes and residential areas throughout Canning. The Draft Urban Forest Strategy sets goals for increasing Canning’s urban canopy by 22% over 20 years and is available for public comment until 4 October. Have your say
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2020 Waste Guide
Going digital
In an effort to reduce waste, our Waste Guide will no longer be delivered to households. By reducing the number we print, the City is saving over 37,000 litres of water, enough to fill more than 120 standard bathtubs. From December, you'll be able to access a digital version of the 2020 Waste Guide from our website here.
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Canning City Centre
Cecil Avenue smart street underway
Cecil Avenue’s transformation into a smart street is underway right now. This project is key to revitalising the City Centre and will deliver a dedicated bus lane for public transport, five metre wide verge to improve amenity as well as safety for pedestrians and cyclists, large trees for shading and improved street lighting. Learn more
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Upcoming events and workshops
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The Abundance of Less
Saturday 12 October
Do you want to find more space, time and energy to do the things that matter most? Join us for a transformative workshop that will help you to reduce your clutter and be rewarded with increased clarity and calm.
Book online
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Community Ride Program
Sundays 13, 20 and 27 October
This program teaches volunteers how to develop, implement and facilitate their own social rides. It creates champions in the community who further promote riding a bicycle by organising their own rides.
Book online
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Community Bird Walk
Saturday 19 October
Celebrate Bird Week with BirdLife Western Australia by joining us for a bird walk along the Canning River. We hope to see many bush and water birds, with this area being home to over 100 species.
Book online
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Water, Water Everywhere
Saturday 26 October
Do you worry about water availability in the future? Would you like to learn more about saving water at home? This workshop will cover rainwater, greywater, bores and drip irrigation.
Book online
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School holiday Nearer to Nature program
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Camouflage Capers
Thursday 3 October
Explore the bush to discover why our native animal species use camouflage as you try and spot them hiding. Create your own camouflage cape and see if you can hide away from the predators trying to find you.
Book online
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Nature's Kitchen on the Canning
Thursday 3 October
Visit nature’s bountiful kitchen along the river. Learn about bush tucker, try your hand at traditional hunting and gathering and discover how Indigenous people relied upon the resources provided by the land.
Book online
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Baby Bush Birds
Tuesday 8 October
Discover the baby birds hiding away in our bushland on a walk through the bush. Weave your very own nest to take home and join Kanyana in a special up-close encounter with some baby birds.
Book online
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Waste Away
Tuesday 8 October
Discover the long-lasting effects pollution has on the environment and channel your inner scientist and test the river water for pollutants. Make your own reusable beeswax wrap to take home.
Book online
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Cockatoo KIDS Club
Join now
The Cockatoo KIDS Club is where children have fun outdoors and discover why cockatoos and other native wildlife are so special. A place for kids aged 6-15 years to make new friends, share ideas on how to care for the environment and have lots of fun! Learn more
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Little Green Steps Early Years Program
Conserving and Protecting Water | 24 Oct
Come and learn about water in WA – where it comes from, where it goes, how we use it and how to conserve and protect it. This program provides education and support to childcare centres, pre-schools, playgroups, family daycares and after school early years educators. Learn more
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Sustainability Learning Program 2020
EoIs Now Open
The City of Canning is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from sustainability professionals and educators, community groups, local business and social enterprise to be part of the Community Sustainability Learning Program for Semester 1, 2020. Learn more
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Did you know peak hour city trips of up to ten kilometres are generally faster by bike than any other form of transport, door to door. A five to ten kilometre ride will take about 15 to 30 minutes. Get more transport tips here in time for Ride To Work Day on the 18 October. |
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